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| medial portion of pharynx |
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| opening between vocal cords |
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| microscopic chambers at termini of bronchial tree |
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| trap and destroy pathogens entering nasopharynx |
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| connects pharynx to trachea |
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| cover the posterior portion of the tongue |
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| embedded in the oropharynx |
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| smallest bronchioles that are less than 0.5 mm in diameter |
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| lead to terminal clusters of alveoli |
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| space between the pleurae |
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| covers the external lung surface |
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| folds that lie superior to vocal cords and help to close the glottis |
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| connects larynx to bronchi |
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| moves superiorly and interiorly as breathing occurs |
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| bronchioles that are scattered with alveoli |
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| pressure in the pleural cavity |
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| bronchus that enters the lungs |
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| provides support for tongue and allows articulation of speech |
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| lies posterior to the external nose |
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| area surrounding the teeth and tongue |
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| pearly white ligaments that vibrate as air passes through |
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| keeps food out of lower respiratory passages |
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| pressure that keeps the lungs from collapsing |
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| connects nasal cavity to larynx |
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| anterior portion of palate |
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| superior portion of pharynx |
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| inferior portion of pharynx |
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| air enters nasal cavity through this |
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| posterior portion of palate |
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| bronchus attached directly to trachea |
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